Thursday Mar 28, 2024

The Lightning Podcast S1 E24: The Religion of Love

“To fall in love is to create a religion that has a fallible god.” – Jorge Luis Borges

This week, join Cyrus Palizban, Zohar Atkins, Nicolas Sarian, Harry Jacobs, and Jake Kozloski (founder and CEO of Keeper, an AI-driven dating app) as we engage in a rich discussion about the complexities of love, marriage, and the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in matchmaking. The conversation orbits around Borges’ provocative quote on love, sparking debates on the nature of love, the historical transformation of marriage, and how personal and societal conceptions of these concepts have shifted over time. Jake introduces Keeper, an innovative dating app designed to use AI to match individuals with their soulmates by learning enormous amounts of personal preferences and traits. We explore the philosophical, psychological, and practical aspects of seeking love in the modern era, touching upon the benefits and potential pitfalls of relying on technology to navigate the deeply human quest for connection. We hope you’ll swipe right on this episode.

00:00 Welcome to The Lightning Podcast: Exploring Love and Philosophy

00:35 Diving Deep into the Meaning of Love with Jake Kozlowski

02:54 The Paradox of a Fallible God in Love

07:16 Exploring the Complexities of Love, Religion, and AI

08:56 Personal Reflections and Philosophical Insights on Love

18:57 The Role of AI in Finding Love: A Future Vision

25:22 Exploring the Science of Matchmaking

26:09 The Art of Falling in Love vs. Falling Asleep

27:43 Commitment Coaching: Beyond Finding a Match

28:38 The Journey of Love: From Short-Term Attraction to Long-Term Connection

30:08 The Role of Technology in Modern Matchmaking

31:24 Navigating the Complexities of Authenticity and Attraction